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Dell EMC PowerEdge MX5016s and MX5000s Installation and Service Manual

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Removing a drive carrier

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  2. Open the drive drawer.
  3. Using the management software, prepare the drive for removal. For more information about management software, see OpenManage Enterprise-Modular User's Guide www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > Chassis Management Controllers If the drive is online, the drive indicator flashes. You can remove the drive when the drive indicator turns off.

Steps

  1. Slide the release tab on the drive carrier to unlock the handle.
  2. Using the handle, disconnect the drive from the slot.
  3. Using handle, lift the drive carrier out of the drive slot.
    Figure 1. Removing a drive from drive slot
    This image shows removing a 2.5 inch drive from drive slot

Next steps

  1. Install a drive blank
  2. Install a drive carrier
  3. Close the drive drawer.
CAUTION Sled drawer should not be open for more than three minutes while the enclosure is on to maintain proper thermal temperature.

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